Hardware Engineer Jobs in Milpitas, CA

Join the Team That's Redefining Wireless Technology

At Tarana, we're more than just a fast-growing tech company—we’re a team of bold innovators on a mission to revolutionize broadband. Our groundbreaking Fixed Wireless Access technology is delivering fiber-class internet speeds worldwide, bridging the digital divide in ways previously thought impossible.

Tarana is a fast revenue growth company built by outstanding talented people and with innovative technology. Our hardware development team is looking for a smart, experienced, and hardworking member working to test various Hardware systems in different configurations. The ideal candidate would have experience with board-level hardware validation, system testing, debugging, and qualification for wireless hardware (5G, WiFi, etc.) by using equipment such as spectrum analyzers and high-speed oscilloscopes. Experience with 1G Ethernet, 10G/25G+ Serdes, DDR4/DDR5 waveforms and protocols, wireless performance tests are desired. Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and 5+ years of experience in hardware testing and automation.

What you’ll be doing:

• Define test strategy, detailed test plan/protocol for new Hardware designs or value-added engineering projects.
• Develop hardware validation and qualification test plans.
• Perform board bring-up and functional verification.
• Execute electrical, functional and reliability testing.
• Signal characterization for high speed interfaces such as DDR4, PCIe Gen3/Gen4/Gen5, Ethernet (1G/10G/25G) like Eye diagram analysis, Jitter decomposition (RJ, DJ, TJ).
• Create a test plan/protocol based on requirements in order to test the specific hardware modules or PCBA.
• Create test reports/presentations based on results from test execution.
• Execute and automate interface compliance testing for high-speed standards such as:
• PCI Express (PCIe)
• Ethernet (1G/10G/25G)
• DDR4
• Automate test execution using Python, LabVIEW or scripting tools on manufacturing test stations for wireless products.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot failed units from the field (Conduct failure analysis, and perform Root cause analysis) and factory tests in a lab.
• Come up with continuous optimizations and tests to improve coverage.
• Work with design engineers to resolve hardware issues.
• Actively provide inputs for HW design for testability and repeatability.
• Collaborate with hardware design, FPGA, and firmware teams to optimize board performance based on characterization results.
• Finding alternate parts from different suppliers with exact form, fit and function (perform Like for Like analysis).
• Alternate Part qualification and testing (functional and performance).
• Support EMC/EMI pre-compliance and compliance testing.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent field with 5-10 years of relevant experience.
• Hardware test equipment usage (e.g. spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes).
• Statistical analysis abilities is a plus.
• Ability to code and use scripts in a Linux environment is a plus.
• Knowledge of wireless networks and products.
• Ability to create ECOs, Deviations in Arena BOM management environment.
• Knowledge of industry compliance specifications and test methodologies for high-speed digital interfaces.
• Experience with statistical data analysis, automated report generation and dashboard development.
• Familiarity with laboratory automation, regression testing and hardware validation best practices.

What we offer:

We don’t just build next-gen wireless technology — we build people.

The salary range for this position is: $130,000 to $165,000.

Compensation will be determined based on several factors including, but not limited to: skill set, years of experience and the employee’s geographic location.

Tarana provides competitive benefits to employees in this role including: Medical, dental and vision benefits, 401K match, flexible time off and stock option.

Join Tarana and help shape the future of wireless connectivity.

About us

Tarana’s mission is to accelerate the deployment of fast, affordable, and reliable internet access around the world. Through a decade of R&D and over $400M of investment, the Tarana team has created and continues to enhance a suite of next-generation fixed wireless access (ngFWA) technologies. Its unique ngFWA platform delivers game-changing advances in broadband economics in mainstream and underserved markets, using both licensed and unlicensed spectrum. Tarana’s ngFWA technology has been embraced by more than 300 service providers in 24 countries. Tarana is headquartered in Milpitas, California, with additional research and development in Pune, India.